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SUMMARY OF CRASH: VSP Williston was advised of a motor vehicle collision on Main Rd. in the town of Huntington, VT. Witnesses reported a truck collided head on with a telephone/power pole and that the pole had snapped in half bring the power lines down.

Upon arriving on scene, it was learned that Johnson was traveling NB on Main Rd. when his vehicle left the roadway and collided with the telephone/power pole. Because the pole broke in half and came to rest on-top of the vehicle, EMS crews were delayed in getting to Johnson until it was confirmed that the power lines were no longer active. EMS crews removed Johnson and transported him to UVMC with what was classified as non-life threatening injuries.

Due to the positioning of the power pole and lines, the roadway was closed for several hours while crews worked to remove the vehicle and replace the power pole. The roadway has now been reopened and power has been restored to the area.